Archive for July, 2008

VERSUS, the network that celebrates real competition and the exclusive television home of World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC), today announced the card for the network’s eighth live telecast on Sunday, August 3, which features three world title fights. Welterweight champion Carlos “The Natural Born Killer” Condit, Light Heavyweight champion “All American” Brian Stann, and Lightweight champion Jamie Varner will all defend their WEC titles live on VERSUS at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. The telecast will originate from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and is presented in HD and Spanish language SAP where available. Read the rest of this entry »

By: Danny Serratelli – A groundbreaking new film that exposes the flaws of the countries penal system, the realities of prison life as well as groundbreaking fight scenes. In addition to a learning experience the film features fight scenes unlike anything ever done before on film. According to Dorff, who was a participant in many fight scenes in the film, the fights were not choreographed like they are in other films and often turned into practically real fights. Several mixed martial arts competitors were featured in the film including Mike Seal and Joey Villasenor as well as several fighters, who have trained at Georges St. Pierre’s gym in New Mexico. Read the rest of this entry »

The renowned Red Devils Challenge Team will be facing opponents from the USA at the inaugural UK M-1 Challenge event on September 27th.

Four National teams will compete in Nottingham, England in the 7th Edition of the 2008 season of M-1 Challenge, from M-1 Global. Warrior Promotions will be hosting and staging the event now and during 2009 when a new British Warriors Team will enter the tournament. MMA fans will for the first time be able to watch this International tournament never before witnessed on these shores and featuring; Read the rest of this entry »

Spike TV heads across the Atlantic Ocean for the third time to telecast a UFC fight card with middleweights “The Ultimate Fighter 3″ champ Michael Bisping and “The Ultimate Fighter 1″ standout Chris Leben headlining on Saturday, October 18 at 9:00pm ET/PT (same-day tape delay) from The National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England.

UFC 89 will also include two action-packed co-feature bouts with four of the top contenders in the light heavyweight division. Lyoto Machida and Thiago Silva, both undefeated square off in the Octagon® with the winner on the cusp of a title shot. “The Ultimate Fighter 2″ alum Keith Jardine looking to rebound from a loss to Wanderlai Silva, takes on veteran Brandon “The Truth” Vera, who is 1-0 since moving down in weight class. Read the rest of this entry »

An 11th and final fight has been added to an already stacked EliteXC mixed martial arts card this Saturday at the Stockton Arena.

A fight at 160 pounds between David “Tarzan’’ Douglas (3-1) of Stockton, Calif., and Marlon Mathias (5-2) of Curitiba, Brazil, was announced during Thursday’s final press conference at the Stockton Arena by EliteXC Head of Fight Operations, Jeremy Lappen. Read the rest of this entry »

In a highly anticipated awaited rematch, “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler will defend his EliteXC middleweight title against Scott “Hands Of Steel” Smith in the main event of CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS this Saturday, July 26, at the Stockton Arena in Stockton, Calif.

Tickets for the most significant sporting event in the recent history of Stockton start at $35 and can be purchased at the Stockton Arena Box Office (Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.) and Saturday (noon-4 p.m.), by phone at (209) 373-1700 and (866) 373-7088 (toll free) or online at www.stocktontickets.com. Read the rest of this entry »

The first-ever unified and undisputed heavyweight champion in MMA history was crowned Saturday, as Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko dismantled Tim (The Maine-iac” Sylvia in just 31 seconds before a capacity crowd of nearly 14,000 fans at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The heavyweight title fight headlined “Affliction Banned,” which featured four of the top-10 heavyweights in the WAMMA rankings. Read the rest of this entry »

Mixed martial arts fans attending this Saturday’s terrific EliteXC fight card in Stockton, Calif., will have the opportunity to meet Kimbo Slice and Gina Carano when they participate in a pre-fight autograph signing just prior to the opening bell. The undefeated EliteXC fighters, perhaps the two most popular and recognizable athletes in mixed martial arts, will sign autographs inside The Stockton Arena beginning when the doors open at 2:30 p.m. PT. They will sign until the first fight starts at 3:15. Read the rest of this entry »

Affliction: Banned Results:

Fedor Emelianenko beat Tim Sylvia via submission (rear naked choke) in round one
Arlovski beat Rothwell via technical knockout (strikes) in round three
Josh Barnett beat Pedro Rizzo via knockout in round two
Babalu Sobral beat Mike Whitehead via Unanimous Decision
Matt Lindland beat Fabio Nascimento via Unanimous Decision
Paul Buentello beat Gary Goodridge via unanimous decision
Vitor Belfort beat Terry Martin via TKO (Strikes) Round 2
Mark Hominick beat Savant Young via Submission (Armbar) Round 2
Rogerio Nogueria beat Edwin DeWees via TKO (Strikes) Round 1
Mike Pyle beat JJ Ambrose via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Round 1

UFC Results

Anderson Silva beat James Irvin by TKO at 1:01 of the first round.
Brandon Vera beat Reese Andy by unanimous decision.
Frank Edgar beat Hermes Franca by unanimous decision.
Cain Velasquez beat Jake O’Brien by TKO in the first round.
Kevin Burns beat Anthony Johnson by TKO at 3:35 of Round 3
CB Dollaway beat Jesse Taylor by submission (choke) at 3:58 of Round 1
Tim Credeur beat Cale Yarbrough via technical knockout in round one
Rory Markham beat Brodie Farber via knockout (head kick) in round one
Nate Loughran beat Johnny Rees by submission (triangle choke) at 4:21 of Round 1

Anderson Silva (206) – James Irvin (207.5)
-Brandon Vera (204) – Reese Andy (206)
-Frankie Edgar (155) – Hermes Franca (155)
-Jake O’Brien (236) – Cain Velasquez (236)
-Anthony Johnson (170) – Kevin Burns (171)
-Jesse Taylor (184) – C.B. Dollaway (186)
-Rory Markham (170) – Brodie Farber (171)
-Nate Loughran (183) – Johnny Rees (183)

Affliction Banned Weigh-In Results

Fedor Emelianenko (230) – Tim Sylvia (263)
Andrei Arlovski (241) – Ben Rothwell (264)
Josh Barnett (256) – Pedro Rizzo (242)
Renato “Babalu” Sobral (201) – Mike Whitehead (206)
Matt Lindland (185) – Fabio Nascimento (185)
Edwin Dewees (205) – Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205)
J.J. Ambrose (170) – Mike Pyle (171)

History will be made Saturday night (July 19) when Affliction Entertainment presents, “Affliction Banned,” the greatest line-up of mixed-martial-arts fights ever presented in one night, showcasing talent from around the world in the fastest growing sport on earth, live on pay-per-view from Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

“This is a phenomenal card, a dream come true, absolutely the biggest in MMA history,” Affliction vice president Tom Atencio said. Read the rest of this entry »

The national interest for “Affliction Banned” is already being seen by the huge number of Closed Circuit locations in the U.S. and Canada. Almost 600 locations have already signed up to show Saturday’s historic fight card. Read the rest of this entry »

Veteran MMA fighter Gary “Big Daddy” Goodrich (23-17-1, 13 KOs, 9 Submissions) has replaced Aleksander Emelianenko, who didn’t meet CSAC licensing standards, as Paul “The Headhunter” Buentello’s opponent tomorrow night (Saturday, July 19). “Affliction Banned,” the greatest line-up of mixed-martial-arts fights ever presented in one night, will showcase talent from around the world in the fastest growing sport on earth, live on pay-per-view from Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Read the rest of this entry »

MMAagents is proud to announce that nine fighters on our roster are fighting this weekend in three promotions including six on the UFC Fight Night Card, two on Affliction Banned, and one fighting for the Light Heavyweight Title in The Palace Fighting Championship. This provides a unique opportunity for exclusive interviews and sponsorship requests. Read the rest of this entry »

The stars will be out Saturday night for “Affliction Banned,” the greatest line-up of mixed-martial-arts fights ever presented in one night, as entertainment and sports celebrities become fans watching the world’s most talented fighters, at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. “Affliction Banned,” presented by Affliction Entertainment in association with Roy Englebrecht Promotions, is so talent-laden it had to be separated into two live broadcasts in the same night. FSN (Fox Sports Net) will present “Affliction Live”, a one hour live special, starting at 5 PM Pacific (8 PM/ET). The mega show “Affliction Banned” featuring five incredible fights follows on pay-per-view begining at 6 PM/PT (9 PM/ET) via iN DEMAND, TVN, Shaw Communications, Viewers Choice Canada, DirecTV, DISH Network, Bell ExpressVue and Star Choice in the United States and Canada for a suggested retail price of $39.95. Read the rest of this entry »